Parasailing Benalmadena: Price, Ages and the Flight

You check in at the activity provider’s location, then set off from the port by boat. Before you go, the crew gives you a briefing so you know exactly what to expect, and you are fitted with high-quality parasailing equipment. Then the canopy fills, and you rise above the waves behind the boat.

Up top, the listing promises heights of up to 650 feet. From there you look back at the town of Benalmádena, its beaches and the turquoise water along the Costa del Sol, with the mountains rising behind the coast. You can fly alone, in pairs, in threes or more, up to 6 people at once; the listing adds that weather and weight conditions apply. When the flight is over, the boat takes you back to your starting point.

How long are you in the air? The listing gives 40 minutes to 1 hour for the whole activity and does not split out the time each person spends flying. Starting times vary by day, so pick yours on the listing when you choose a date.

The flight costs $62 per person. For that, the listing describes the whole outing: the boat from the port, the briefing, the parasailing equipment and a flight of up to 650 feet, then the ride back to where you started. The group is small, capped at 10 participants, and the instructor speaks Spanish and English.

Two things can change what you pay. If your group’s weight goes over the 200 kg limit, you may have to fly separately, and additional charges may apply. And the price is per person, so check child prices on the listing before you book for a family. The booking itself is flexible: reserve now, pay later, with free cancellation.

The rating backs the crew up: 4.9 from 443 reviews, for a team with more than 35 years of experience and a view of the Costa del Sol from a perspective the beach cannot give you.

Yes, book it. If you want parasailing Benalmadena style, with the town below and the Mediterranean all around, this is the flight: up to 650 feet, 4.9 from 443 reviews and a crew with more than 35 years of experience, for $62 per person. Fly with a partner or a group of up to 6. Families: read the age rules first and check child prices on the listing.

Already at the port? Stay out on the water: our boat trip comparison lines up six ways to spend a few hours at sea, from shared trips to boats you drive yourself. Our top pick is the private boat with drinks and snacks, $191 for the boat with up to 10 people, with snorkel gear, fishing rods and unlimited beer, sangria and cava on board.